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1 Admission Categories and Policies...10 Application Fee...10 Admission Categories...10 Academic Admission Policies...11 First-time Entering Freshmen...11 Transfer Student Admission...11 Returning Student Admission...12 School Admission of Business Policies and Technology Special Admission...12 Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students...13 International Student Admission

2 Admission Categories and Policies The admission policies of Rogers State University conform to the curricular requirements established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are consistent with the mission of the University. Rogers State University complies with the Code of Federal Regulations Part 668 Subpart B Section and Subpart J Section Requirements for admission to Rogers State University are subject to change without prior notice. To request an Application for Admission, contact the Office of Admissions by calling , or visit any RSU campus in Claremore (Markham Hall), Bartlesville, or Pryor. Students can also apply for admission via the RSU website at Application Fee An Application Fee of $20 will be required for every application and reapplication to Rogers State University. Automatic Waivers Applicants automatically exempt from submitting the Application Fee are as follows: High school students who are concurrently enrolled during the spring semester of their senior year and apply to continue as a regular student the following fall semester Non-degree seeking students who apply to continue as a regular student the following semester. Waivers by Request A maximum of 50 Application Fee Waivers by Requests will be approved each year on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of the Office of Admissions. Waiver Requests will not be considered complete until all other admission documentation has been received by the Office of Admissions. The ACT Fee Waiver form will be used as the Application Fee Waiver Request. Applicants eligible for consideration for an Application Fee Waiver are first-time freshman meeting at least one of the economic need indicators below, as verified by the applicant s high school counselor on the Request: Is enrolled in a free or reduced-price lunch program. Is enrolled in a program for the economically disadvantaged (for example, AVID or a TRiO program such as Upward Bound). Family s annual income falls within the levels listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for reduced-price lunches. Family receives public assistance. Family lives in federally subsidized public housing. Is a resident in a foster home. Admission Categories Students entering any degree program must meet the admission standards set forth by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Rogers State University has an open admission policy for two-year programs. Due to the dual degree-granting role of Rogers State University, admission requirements may vary based on the degree level a student wishes to pursue. The following pages outline the requirements for the Baccalaureate degree, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. Baccalaureate Degree Students seeking regular admission to baccalaureate degree programs must meet the following performance-based admission standards, i.e., 1 and 2; and 3 or 4 or 5. Minimum admission requirements are as follows: 1. Meet high school curricular requirements as outlined in the following section. 2. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess a GED (student s high school class must have graduated). AND 3. Attain an ACT or SAT score to rank in the top 50%* based on ACT Oklahoma norms or SAT national norms ( ACT = 20; recentered SAT= 940; original SAT=870) OR 4. Attain a high school GPA** and class rank in the top 50% of high school graduating class ( GPA = 2.7). OR 5. Attain a high school GPA** in Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education required high school core ( GPA = 2.7). *These scores are reviewed annually by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are subject to change without further notice. **The GPA will be defined annually by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to correspond to the rank in class. Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Minimum admission requirements are as follows: 1. Meet high school curricular requirements, as outlined in the following section. 2. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess a GED (student s high school class must have graduated). 3. Complete the ACT or SAT test. 4. Resolve applicable high school curricular requirement and skills deficiencies within the first 24 credit hours attempted. 10

3 Associate in Applied Science Minimum admission requirements are as follows: 1. Meet high school curricular requirements, as outlined in the following section. 2. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess a GED (student s high school class must have graduated). 3. Complete the ACT or SAT test. 4. Resolve applicable high school curricular requirements and skill deficiencies within the first 24 credit hours attempted. First-time freshmen lacking curricular requirements must resolve curricular deficiencies within the first 24 credit hours attempted and prior to taking a college-level course in the discipline. To declare a baccalaureate degree major, the student must meet both the curricular and performance admission standards. Academic Admission Policies First-Time Entering Freshmen Admission 1. All first-time students must submit for evaluation a high school transcript containing the statement of EOI completion, date of graduation, rank in class, number in graduating class, GPA, and signature of a school official; or a copy of their GED certificate. 2. ACT or SAT test scores are required for all first-time entering students. Placement testing is available on campus. 3. Students must meet the criteria for both the high school curricular requirements and high school performance requirements as defined in the following sections. Students meeting both the high school curricular and the high school performance criteria are eligible for regular admission. High School Curricular Requirements For admission to Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science, firsttime entering freshmen must meet the following high school curricular requirements: 15 Required Units (Years) 4 English (Grammar, composition, literature) 3 Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, math analysis, trigonometry, pre-calculus [must have completed geometry and Algebra II], calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics) 3 Lab Science (Biology, chemistry, physics, or any lab science certified by the school district; General Science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement) 3 History and Citizenship Skills (Including 1 unit of American history and 2 units from the subjects of history, government, geography, economics, and/or non-western culture)* 2 Other (From any of the subjects above or computer science or foreign language)* *Students with deficiencies in these areas may be admitted as regular students, but will be required to take additional threehour college-level courses in one of the subject areas listed. While these curricular requirements will normally be met by students in grades nine through twelve, advanced students who complete these courses in earlier grades will not be required to take additional courses for the purpose of admission. The English requirements should include an integrated writing component. The 15 high school units set forth above are required for admission. Students not meeting curricular requirements will be required to prove proficiency through testing or developmental coursework. In addition, the following subjects are recommended for college preparation: 4 Additional Recommended Units (Years) 2 Speech or Fine Arts (Music, art, or drama) 1 Lab science, as described above 1 Mathematics, as described above Students must resolve any high school curricular and/or skill deficiencies within the first 24 credit hours attempted. Transfer Student Admission Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges attended. A transfer student is defined as an undergraduate student with seven (7) or more attempted credit hours, excluding zero-level credit hours and/or hours earned through concurrent high school enrollment. A student who wishes to transfer to Rogers State University from another institution may do so if the following conditions are met: 1. All transfer students must meet the curricular requirements as outlined for new freshman admission. 2. Nonresident applicants must have made satisfactory progress (an average grade of "C" or better or met RSU's retention standards, whichever is higher) in the institution from which s/he plans to transfer. 3. Transfer students must be in good standing with the institution from which they plan to transfer. 4. Transfer students not meeting the minimum standards for curricular requirements will be required to take placement tests for curricular deficiencies. A student may be required to take two developmental courses School Admission of Business Policies and Technology 11

4 prior to college-level math work. Deficiencies determined after official assessment must be resolved within the first 12 attempted hours of coursework. 5. Transfer students must remove all deficiencies during the first 12 credit hours attempted at RSU. Transfer Probation Students who do not meet the academic criteria, including curricular requirements, will be admitted on transfer probation. Students who do not meet retention standards, but have not been formally suspended, may be admitted as transfer probation students. Students transferring from other institutions who do not meet retention GPA requirements will be admitted on academic probation. At the end of the semester, the student must have a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher in regularly graded coursework (not to include activity or performance courses) to avoid suspension. Students will remain on academic probation until the retention/graduation GPA is raised to Retention Standards. Credit Hours Attempted Retention GPA More than Returning Student Admission Former students who have not attended Rogers State University for a period of one 16-week semester or more (summers excluded) must be readmitted before enrollment. An application for readmission and official transcripts of all work attempted since leaving Rogers State University must be filed with the Office of Admissions prior to being considered for readmission. Students admitted after a suspension may be limited to 12 credit hours of enrollment during their first semester at RSU. Special Admission Home Study Admission An individual who is a graduate of a non-public high school that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting agency is eligible for admission to an institution in the State System as follows: 1. The student must have participated in the ACT or SAT and achieved the requisite composite score, as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, for admission. 2. The student s high school class of his or her peers must have graduated. 3. The student must satisfy the high school curricular requirements as certified by the school, or for home study, the parent. Special Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission Students who wish to enroll in courses and do not intend to pursue a degree may enroll in nine credit hours without submitting academic credentials or meeting the academic curricular or performance requirements. Students may not enroll in courses requiring proficiency (English, mathematics, reading, or science) without meeting proficiency requirements. After earning nine hours, students must meet regular admission requirements to enroll in other coursework. Note: Special Non-Degree Seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. Alternative Admission Students not meeting other admission criteria may be eligible for Alternative Admission. Consideration for Alternative Admission may be given to students who demonstrate potential for academic success and one or more of the following: Promise in selected field of study, as demonstrated by An ACT sub-score of 23 or better on the exam corresponding to the field of study; or A 3.5 GPA or better and four credits earned in corresponding academic area on high school transcript; or A 3.25 GPA or better and 12 hours earned in corresponding academic area on college transcript; or Successful completion of rigorous internship in field of study and letter of recommendation; or Successful completion of technology center program in field of study and letter of recommendation. Unusual talent, as demonstrated by talent-based scholarship Previous economic hardship, as demonstrated by financial aid Previous educational hardship, as demonstrated by documentation of such The following items may be used to evaluate potential for academic success: High school and/or college GPA Rigor of high school and/or college course load Standardized test such as ACT or SAT University-administered placement exams Number of academic deficiencies Students requesting Alternative Admission will be reviewed on an individual basis. Adult Admission Students not meeting other admission criteria may be eligible for Adult Admission. Consideration for Adult Admission may be given to students who are 21 years of age or older or are on active military duty. Students applying for Adult Admission must complete the ACT or a similar standardized test and be one of the following: High school graduate; or GED recipient whose high school class has graduated; or Non-high school graduate whose class has graduated. 12

5 In addition, the following items may be used to evaluate potential for academic success: High school and/or college GPA University-administered placement exams Special work experience relative to desired field of study Special licensing relative to desired field of study Personal statement of educational preparation for the intened educational objective. Students requesting Adult Admission will be reviewed on an individual basis. Note: Adult Admission students are not eligible for financial aid. Opportunity Admission Students who have not graduated from high school whose composite standard score on the ACT places them at the 99th percentile ( ACT=32) of all students using Oklahoma norms, or whose combined verbal and mathematical score on the SAT places them at the 99th percentile ( SAT=1410) of all students using national norms, may apply for full enrollment. Admissibility is based on test scores, evaluation of the student s level of maturity and ability to function in the adult college environment, and whether the experience will be in the best interest of the student intellectually and socially. Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students Requirements A student enrolled in an accredited high school may, if meeting the requirements set forth below, be admitted provisionally to Rogers State University. All concurrent students must have a signed statement from the high school principal stating that they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation from high school (including curricular requirements for college admission) no later than the spring of the senior year. Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their counselor and written permission from their parents or legal guardian. The Concurrent Enrollment Application is available at and in the Office of Admissions. Minimum admission criteria for concurrent enrollment are as follows: ACT composite* at or above the requirements specified below. Eligibility to satisfy high school graduation requirements no later than the spring of the senior year, as attested by a high school official. Submission of all necessary documentation. Must meet ACT sub-score requirements for enrollment (no secondary testing is permitted). The completion of the 15 high school curricular requirements shall not be required of concurrently enrolled high school students for purposes of provisional admission. Concurrent students may only enroll in curricular areas in which they have met the ACT assessment requirements for college placement as indicated below: English Reading Mathematics Science Reasoning An ACT sub-score of 19 in Reading is required for enrollment in any subject area other than English, mathematics, or science. Institutional placement testing may not be used for placement. Concurrent students may not enroll in developmental (zero-level) coursework designed to remove high school deficiencies. *These scores are reviewed annually by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are subject to change without further notice. Contact the Office of Admissions for current admission/assessment standards. Twelfth-Grade Students A twelfth-grade student enrolled in an accredited high school may, if he/she meets the requirements set forth below, be admitted provisionally. Baccalaureate ACT/SAT at or High School GPA th percentile and ( ACT=20, Class Rank - top 50% SAT=940) Associate ACT/SAT at or High School GPA nd percentile ( ACT=19, SAT=900) Eleventh-Grade Students An eleventh-grade student enrolled in an accredited high school may, if he/she meets the requirements set forth below, be admitted provisionally. Baccalaureate ACT/SAT at or High School GPA nd percentile ( ACT=23, SAT=1050) Associate ACT/SAT at or High School GPA th percentile ( ACT=21, SAT=980) Admission Policies 13

6 Home-School Students or Students Attending Non- Accredited High Schools A student receiving high school level instruction at home or from a non-accredited high school may be admitted provisionally. Students who are 17 years of age or older must meet the following requirements: Baccalaureate Associate ACT/SAT at 50th percentile ( ACT=20, SAT=940) ACT/SAT at 42nd percentile ( ACT=19, SAT=900) Students who are 16 years of age must meet the following requirements: Baccalaureate Associate Load Requirements ACT/SAT at 72nd percentile ( ACT=23, SAT=1050) ACT/SAT at 58th percentile ( ACT=21, SAT=980) A high school student admitted under the provisions set forth may enroll in a combined number of high school and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours. For purposes of calculating workload, one-half high school unit shall be equivalent to three semester credit hours of college work. Concurrent high school students may not enroll in developmental courses or audit courses. A student who is eligible under this policy may enroll in a maximum of nine semester hours during a summer session or term following the end of his or her junior year of high school, without the necessity of being concurrently enrolled in high school classes during the summer term. Following high school graduation, such a student may continue his or her enrollment at RSU or may transfer to another institution in the State System, if during the provisional enrollment period he/she achieves a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 ( C ) or above on a 4.00 scale and meets the entrance requirements of the receiving institution, including the high school curricular requirements. International Student Admission International students who have completed their secondary education or equivalent may be eligible for admission to Rogers State University. The student will need to complete an Application for Admission and an RSU International Application for Admission, available by contacting the RSU International Advisor at , and provide the following information: 1. Submit official transcripts from all schools attended. International transcripts must be evaluated and translated by World Education Services (WES) at the initiative and expense of the student. Contact WES at Submit National ACT or SAT scores if fewer than 24 U.S. credit hours earned. 3. Complete the Financial Guarantee for International Admission and provide proof of financial support, including bank statements for the past year, represented in US currency. 4. Demonstrate English proficiency, if English is a second language, in one of the following ways: a. Students from the following countries are exempt from taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Australia, Canada, England, Jamaica, New Zealand, Trinidad, and West Africa. b. Official TOEFL score of 500+ on the written examination, or c. Official TOEFL score of 173+ on the computerized examination, or d. Official TOEFL score or 61+ on the Internetbased examination, or e. Official TOEFL score of 460+ on the written examination, 140+ on the computerized examination or 48+ on the Internet-based examination and successful completion of a 12-week Intensive English Program (IEP) approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to be immediately followed by enrollment at RSU, or f. Graduate from an English speaking high school. 5. Provide Visa and Passport. 6. Submit completed I-901 and fee ($200) after I-20 is received. 7. Submit a valid I-20 if already a student in the United States. 8. Submit proof of housing deposit for on-campus housing or proof of other arrangements. 9. Supply documentation of immunization against hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), or waiver. 10. Enroll in the International Student Insurance Plan through the Student Health Clinic, if enrolled fulltime. 11. Submit Statement of Understanding. 14

7 12. Transfer students are also required to provide: a. A valid I-94 b. A copy of their U.S. transfer transcript c. SEVIS transfer request form d. A valid I-20 (Transfer students can provide, with written verification, a copy of their original I-20 from their transferring institution.) International transfer students are evaluated by the same academic standards as other transfer students. Non-Academic Admission Policies Rogers State University may consider the following nonacademic criteria in admitting first-time, transfer, or returning students: 1. Whether applicants have been expelled, suspended, denied admission, or denied readmission by any other educational institution. 2. Whether applicants have been convicted of a felony or convicted of any lesser crime involving moral turpitude. 3. Whether the applicant s conduct has been such that, if the applicant was a student at the time of the conduct in question, the conduct would have been grounds for expulsion, suspension, dismissal, or denial of readmission at Rogers State University. score is not attained, the student must enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s) to gain basic skills proficiency. These courses must be completed within the first 24(firsttime freshmen) or 12(transfer) credit hours attempted; otherwise, future enrollments by the student will be limited to only the required zero-level courses until successful completion. A grade of C or higher is required to clear a developmental course requirement. Additionally, students enrolled in developmental courses must complete ORIE 1151 The College Experience within the first 24 credit hours attempted. Admission Policies Entry-Level Assessment: Basic Skills Testing and Placement Rogers State University provides a program of basic skills testing and several developmental courses that are designed to help students enhance their proficiency in the basic skill areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science. Students required to enroll in these courses will ultimately benefit by having stronger skills in these important academic abilities. Participation in basic skills assessment and/or developmental coursework is required for placement purposes if a first-time freshman has below the following sub-scores on the ACT: English below 19* Mathematics below 19* Reading below 19* Science below 19* *These scores are reviewed annually by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are subject to change without further notice. Contact the Office of Admissions for current admission/assessment standards. If the appropriate sub-score is not earned on the ACT, a student may participate in additional placement testing. In this case, a score on the ACT COMPASS or Stanford Test of Academic Skills in Science taken at RSU may demonstrate basic skills proficiency in that academic area. If the required 15